DePouli's 1969 Charger 318

[Brian DePouli]

Can't get a new one until Tuesday...

 

[Brian DePouli]

Still at it...

Got the underside detailed, adjust the the linkage (still not right), did an alignment (need to sort out caster and camber still but the steering wheel is straight), connected the speedo, installed the new antenna base and wire, cleaned the windows, buffed a couple missed spots, and installed some various decals.

Ordered 2 water pumps, figured a spare isn't bad. Arrives Tuesday will assemble and have a slightly delayed departure.

Got to clean up now to put the Superbee away for the night.

 

[showard]

Good luck!
Sounds like your engine is running like mine. I still haven't figured out how to get mine running how I want it to.

 

[Brian DePouli]

New water pump came in as planned. Put everything back together this afternoon. Will put coolant in it in the morning and see how we did.

 

[Brian DePouli]

Hershey...class 27H here we come (technically already here, that was yesterday)

 

[Brian DePouli]

No place better than the showfield at Hershey

 

[showard]

Wow!
looks beautiful.

 

[Brian DePouli]

I did receive my First Junior last night. I go for my Senior in Charlotte in April.

Some friends got some photos of me exiting the showfield

 

[The Rebel]

All of your hard work paid off, look at that smile!

 

[Paul Boucher]

Your car turned out amazing! By that grin I can tell your are enjoying every bit of it!

 

[moparnation74]

What a fun journey this was to share with you here!

Car is absolutely stunning!...job well done....

 

[Chargerjase]

Great job Brian. Well done.

 

[Brian DePouli]

Still trying to get this thing running right. I played with completely different carburetors (the one that was on the car pre-restoration). No help.

Today I did a compression test. Results:

Numbers 2, 3 and 7 plugs are fouled.

Also discovered my new alternator fan belt likes to flip over at high rev.

So rather unsuccessful on all fronts.

What do y'all think about the compression test and plugs?

My systems are a really rough idle and down on power.

 

[snakeyes]

 

[MrJLR]

The belt issue is belt alignment. ...
Jeff

 

[dadsbee]

The belt issue is belt alignment. ...
Jeff

Agreed, you can even see it's crooked while rolled over. Alternator needs to come forward...

 

[Brian DePouli]

Agreed, you can even see it's crooked while rolled over. Alternator needs to come forward...

How do I fix that it's bolted up properly to the block?

 

[MrJLR]

How do I fix that it's bolted up properly to the block?

Just add some washers to "shim" it forward. ...
Get it as perfect as you can by eye and you'll be fine....
VERY common...

Jeff

 

[dadsbee]

As Jeff points out.. a different spacer or some washers between the existing spacer and alternator mounting boss and the block. I did just that before our trip to the Aerowarrior reunion with my Bird. You may need a longer bolt to do so.. check your thread depth.

 

[MrJLR]

As Jeff points out.. a different spacer or some washers between the existing spacer and alternator mounting boss and the block. I did just that before our trip to the Aerowarrior reunion with my Bird. You may need a longer bolt to do so.. check your thread depth.
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Good point on the bolt length...

Jeff